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• Positive Update On Stephanie Vaquer’s WWE Status — Report

  13-01-2026 23:08 via wrestlezone.com
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  We have a positive update on Stephanie Vaquer‘s injury and when she could potentially be back in the ring for WWE.
  Following last week’s episode of WWE RAW, when Women’s World Champion Stephanie Vaquer announced her ankle injury, it was reported that Vaquer is a little banged up, but she’s not expected to miss much time, if any at all. With one source calling her injury not anything out of the ordinary.On the latest episode of Wrestling Observer Radio, w
  
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• Sean Sharaf Brings Up Gable Steveson’s 2019 Sexual Assault Allegation In UFC 331 Exchange

  18-09-2026 17:54 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  Gable Steveson’s UFC 331 opponent, Sean Sharaf, brought up his past sexual assault allegation during a recent exchange.Former WWE Star Gable Steveson (4-0) will fight Sean Sharaf (4-2) in the main card of UFC 331. The event will take place at the Crypto.com Arena in Las Vegas, Nevada, on September 19, 2026. Ahead of the clash, the two fighters appeared at the pre-fight press conference, and Sharaf didn’t mince his words when he publicly called out Steveson over his
  
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• Sami Zayn Faces Blunt WWE Take: ‘Not Everybody’s Made to Be a World Champion’

  18-09-2026 17:28 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  Jonathan Coachman has a hot take on Sami Zayn’s Undisputed WWE Championship win.Sami Zayn defeated CM Punk to win the Undisputed WWE Championship for the second time on the September 11, 2026, episode of SmackDown in Mexico City. Jonathan Coachman criticized the title win on social media and received some backlash. After a fan asked why he was upset about Zayn’s success, the former commentator clarified his stance and also doubled down on his take.Jonathan
  
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• Jake Hager (Jack Swagger) Left Bleeding From Eye in Power Slap TKO Loss

  18-09-2026 16:55 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  Former WWE and AEW star Jake Hager (Jack Swagger) suffered a brutal TKO defeat in his recent Power Slap match.Jake Hager signed a multi-fight deal with UFC Power Slap in March 2026. He had a successful debut on April 17, 2026, in Las Vegas during WWE WrestleMania 42 weekend. However, his match against former TNA star Amanpreet Singh (Mahabali Shera) on July 10 did not go as he had hoped. He suffered a third-round knockout defeat.After the fight, Jake Hager revea
  
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• Former WWE Star Leaves the Door Open for Return, but Full-Time Is Another Story

  18-09-2026 16:34 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  A full-time return to the ring might not be in the cards for former WWE Superstar Carmella.Former WWE SmackDown Women’s Champion Carmella said she was retired during a conversation with social media personality Laura Clery on the Hot Mom Sh*t podcast. She said, “I was a professional wrestler, so it’s like I can’t wrestle anymore. I’m a mom. I have kids. So, that’s kind of like I’m retired.”After her comments went viral in the wres
  
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• Sami Zayn Explains Why Winning the WWE Title Twice ‘Was No Fluke’

  18-09-2026 16:30 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  WWE Undisputed Champion Sami Zayn has addressed his doubters and explained why his two championship wins matter. Zayn became a two-time Undisputed WWE Champion in 2026. He first defeated Cody Rhodes and Gunther at WWE Night of Champions.However, his first reign was very short-lived. CM Punk defeated Zayn just nine days. Zayn recently reclaimed the championship on WWE SmackDown. He defeated Punk in Mexico City after Kevin Owens accidentally struck Punk with the title belt.Since
  
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• WWE Already Has Plans to Return to Mexico City

  18-09-2026 16:29 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  WWE could be planning another Mexico City weekend next year. The idea comes after a successful weekend this year. The weekend began with WWE SmackDown. The show saw Sami Zayn crowned as the new WWE Champion.AAA then followed with TripleMania 34. WWE RAW closed the weekend with another major match. Roman Reigns faced Penta for WWE World Heavyweight Championship in front of the Mexico City crowd.After several consecutive nights created plenty of excitement. Arena CDMX became one
  
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• Top Star Could Return at WWE Money in the Bank

  18-09-2026 16:28 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  WWE Money in the Bank is only weeks away and the qualifying matches have already started taking shape. Bron Breakker and Je’Von Evans secured men’s ladder match spots. Sol Ruca and Lola Vice also qualified for the women’s match.Ahead of the premium live event several WWE stars are currently missing from action. Logan Paul, Drew McIntyre, and Seth Rollins are among them. Paul is currently out with an injury. McIntyre was away due to Hollywood commitments.Seth R
  
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• Ava Shares Why Ethan Page Was Her Favorite Person to Work With in WWE NXT

  18-09-2026 16:28 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  Simone Johnson, formerly known as Ava, has praised former WWE NXT Champion Ethan Page. She recently explained why Page was her favorite. Johnson served as the WWE NXT General Manager previously.She took over the role in January 2024. During her time as GM, Johnson frequently clashed with Ethan Page. Page often challenged Johnson during his NXT Championship pursuit. He would negotiate match opportunities and question her decisions.Their exchanges also forced Johnson to become mo
  
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• Raquel Rodriguez Reveals Bold Goal To Become ‘Raquel Two-Belts’

  18-09-2026 16:24 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  WWE Women’s Intercontinental Champion Raquel Rodriguez has bigger goals. Rodriguez wants to become “Raquel Two Belts” someday. Rodriguez won the championship from Sol Ruca in July. The victory marked her first singles title reign on WWE’s main roster.However, Rodriguez is already looking toward another championship. Rather than giving up her current title, Rodriguez also wants the Women’s World title. She specifically wants to hold both championshi
  
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• TNA iMPACT Hit by ‘Technical Issues’ During TNA+ Broadcast

  18-09-2026 14:39 via wrestlezone.com
  
  TNA Wrestling fans watching the September 17 episode of TNA iMPACT! on TNA+ faced technical issues during the live broadcast. While the show aired as scheduled on TV, international subscribers dealt with delays and streaming issues that disrupted their viewing experience.The streaming problems came at a time when the promotion is building toward Bound For Glory 2026. The September 17 episode featured several matches and developments connected to the upcoming major event.TNA apologizes for techn
  
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• Paul Heyman Announces Upcoming Sit-Down With Graham Bensinger

  18-09-2026 05:05 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  WWE Hall of Famer Paul Heyman has revealed he will sit down for an interview with journalist Graham Bensinger for an episode of In Depth with Graham Bensinger. This will give fans a chance to hear from one of wrestling’s most influential figures outside his usual WWE setting.Bensinger has built In Depth with Graham Bensinger around long conversations with well-known figures from sports, entertainment, and business. His format gives guests much more time than they usually
  
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• After a Brutal Attack, Eddie Edwards Wants Ricky Sosa at TNA Bound For Glory

  18-09-2026 04:53 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  Ricky Sosa appeared to have the biggest reason to celebrate after scoring a key victory on TNA Thursday Night iMPACT! on Sept. 17. The celebration didn’t last long, though, as Eddie Edwards and The System had other plans for the young star.Sosa and Elijah teamed up against The System’s Edwards and Cedric Alexander. Sosa secured the victory by pinning Alexander, but the win quickly turned into a beating when Edwards and the rest of The System attacked both men.Edward
  
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• Motor City Machine Guns’ AEW Absence Has an Unexpected Explanation — Report

  18-09-2026 04:31 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  The Motor City Machine Guns’ stop-and-start run in AEW has raised questions since Alex Shelley and Chris Sabin officially joined the promotion.
  However, a new report suggests their recent absence isn’t tied to a creative issue. The reason comes from commitments made before their AEW arrival.Shelley and Sabin returned at All In 2026 and wrestled on Collision two weeks ago. However, they have once again disappeared from television. Their limited AEW schedule has left
  
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• Jeff Jarrett’s CMLL Future May Be Bigger Than One Match — Report

  18-09-2026 04:02 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  Jeff Jarrett is set to make his CMLL in-ring debut against Blue Panther at the promotion’s 93rd Anniversary Show, but the AEW veteran may have bigger plans in Mexico. A new report suggests Friday’s match could be the first chapter rather than the whole story.Jarrett is currently being presented for the Arena México event as a one-night attraction. However, Dave Meltzer reported on Wrestling Observer Radio that Jarrett is interested in turning the opportunity
  
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• CM Punk Has a Blunt Take on Why Wrestling Fans Hate Wrestling

  18-09-2026 03:54 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  CM Punk believes wrestling fans have a complicated relationship with the business they love. According to the WWE Superstar, nobody hates wrestling more than wrestling fans, but nobody loves it more either.Punk made the comment during a new Hot Ones: Extra Heat interview. He was discussing his longtime love of the Friday the 13th horror franchise when he was asked if he had any ideas for rebooting the series.CM Punk says wrestling fans are both pro wrestling’s
  
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• Penta Gets Major Backstage Support After Roman Reigns Match — Report

  18-09-2026 03:45 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  Penta may not have walked out of Mexico City with the World Heavyweight Championship, but his WWE stock reportedly received a major boost after his September 14 showdown with Roman Reigns. The result was one thing — what happened behind the scenes could be even more important for the luchador.WrestleVotes Radio on Fightful Select reports that several people within WWE believe Penta has earned the opportunity to remain near the top of the card. The feeling backstage is rep
  
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• WWE’s Three-Year Partnership With Perth Could Lead to a Major 2028 Event — Report

  18-09-2026 03:33 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  WWE’s upcoming return to Perth could be the start of a much bigger partnership with the Australian city. Wrestlepalooza will headline WWE’s December visit, but a new report suggests the company has already agreed to bring PLE weekends to Perth for the next three years.WWE recently announced that Wrestlepalooza will take place at RAC Arena on December 12. SmackDown and RAW are also scheduled around the PLE. Now, new backstage information suggests the company’s
  
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• New Update on The Rock’s WrestleMania 43 Status Isn’t Promising — Report

  18-09-2026 03:23 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  WWE is already looking ahead to WrestleMania 43 in Saudi Arabia. However, one of its biggest potential attractions may not be part of the picture. A new report has provided an update on The Rock’s expected involvement — and the current outlook isn’t particularly promising.WrestleVotes Radio on Fightful Select reports that WWE creative is currently operating under the assumption that Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson won’t be available for any substan
  
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• Ex-WWE star Perry Saturn Recalls the 2004 Shooting That Changed His Life Forever

  18-09-2026 03:16 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  Former WWE star Perry Saturn recently recalled the 2004 shooting that left him seriously injured and changed the course of his life.Saturn first made a name for himself during his time in WCW before joining WWE after the company closed in 2001. He spent several years wrestling for WWE before eventually leaving the promotion. However, in 2004, Saturn found himself in a life-threatening situation while trying to stop an attack on a woman.Perry Saturn opens up about getting shot i
  
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• WWE Crown Jewel Plans Get a New Update Amid Saudi Travel Advisory — Report

  18-09-2026 03:07 via wrestlezone.com
  
  WWE Crown Jewel remains scheduled for Riyadh on Nov. 7, but a new U.S. travel advisory for Saudi Arabia has reportedly sparked discussion within the company. With the event now only weeks away, the bigger question concerns whether WWE can proceed with its planned Saudi trip.The U.S. State Department updated its Level 3 travel advisory for Saudi Arabia on Sept. 15, urging Americans to reconsider travel to the country. Certain areas, including those near the Yemen border, carry a Level 4 warning.
  
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• Former WWE Star 2 Cold Scorpio Jailed Ahead of October Sentencing — Report

  18-09-2026 02:59 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  Former WWE star 2 Cold Scorpio has been taken into custody ahead of his October sentencing after a recent court hearing added another serious development to his ongoing legal case.
  Court records show the wrestling veteran was jailed on Sept. 17 following proceedings in Kansas City.The latest turn came after prosecutors sought to revoke Scorpio’s bond. The reason for that request became clear during Thursday’s hearing. Charles Scaggs acknowledged that he had brandish
  
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• Roman Reigns vs. Penta Rematch Gets a Major WWE Backstage Update — Report

  18-09-2026 02:49 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  Roman Reigns and Penta delivered a highly acclaimed World Heavyweight Championship match on the Sept. 14 episode of WWE Raw in Mexico City. Nevertheless, fans shouldn’t expect the rivalry to continue immediately. A new report has revealed where things currently stand backstage following their impressive encounter.According to WrestleVotes Radio via Fightful Select, WWE doesn’t currently have a rematch between Reigns and Penta planned. However, the company reportedly
  
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• Cody Rhodes Unveils Wearable Guile Street Fighter Popcorn Bucket: ‘Delicious’

  18-09-2026 02:44 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  Cody Rhodes is leaving no stone unturned to promote his upcoming role as Guile in Street Fighter. This time, he brought some popcorn buckets into the mix.The upcoming film is based on the hugely popular Street Fighter video game franchise and is scheduled to arrive in theaters on October 16. Rhodes stars as Guile, while fellow WWE Superstar Roman Reigns is set to play Akuma.Cody Rhodes shows off the wearable Guile popcorn bucket from Street FighterRhodes rece
  
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• Rhea Ripley Impersonator Duped Pennsylvania Man Out of Over $40K

  18-09-2026 02:31 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  A Pennsylvania man reportedly lost more than $40,000 after falling victim to an online scam involving someone impersonating Rhea Ripley.Wrestlers have often been targeted by social media impersonators. Scammers use their names and pictures to gain the trust of unsuspecting fans. This latest case reportedly involved a 64-year-old man from East Butler, Pennsylvania, who sent thousands of dollars to someone claiming to be Ripley.Pennsylvania man reportedly sent over $40,000 to a R
  
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• WWE Is Quietly Preparing This NXT Champion for a Main-Roster Move — Report

  18-09-2026 02:02 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  WWE may already have its next NXT-to-main-roster call-up planned, and it seems like none other than the current NXT Women’s Champion, Kelani Jordan.Jordan made her first main-roster appearance during the September 14 episode of WWE RAW. There, she competed in a Triple Threat Money in the Bank qualifying match against Women’s Intercontinental Champion Raquel Rodriguez and Lola Vice. Vice eventually won the match, but Jordan’s appearance reportedly had a bigger
  
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• TNA iMPACT Results: Review, Grades, Card for September 17

  18-09-2026 00:00 via wrestlezone.com
  
  Our TNA iMPACT results for tonight feature Zoey Serrano vs. Harley Hudson, Rich Swann vs. LJ Cleary in a Bound for Glory X-Division qualifying match, M by Elegance vs. Kiera Hogan for the Knockouts TV Championship, Leon Slater vs. Ryan Nemeth, Moose putting his career on the line against Frankie Kazarian, and more.TNA iMPACT Card
  Zoey Serrano vs. Harley HudsonRich Swann vs. LJ Cleary – TNA Bound for Glory X-Division qualifying matchM by Elegance (c) vs. Kiera Hogan – Knockouts TV Ch
  
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• Cody Rhodes Wanted a Black Cowboy Hat for His Return, but Bruce Prichard Said No

  17-09-2026 22:02 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  Cody Rhodes had a different idea in mind for his WWE return, but Bruce Prichard ultimately decided against it.Rhodes discussed the idea while speaking on his What Do You Wanna Talk About? podcast, where Simone Johnson (formerly known as Ava) appeared as the guest. The former Undisputed WWE Champion revealed that he considered returning in an all-black outfit with a black cowboy hat for a segment where he attacked John Cena and Logan Paul.Rhodes first asked Johnson how she would
  
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• Tommaso Ciampa, Kazuchika Okada, Darby Allin, & More Added to AEW All Out

  17-09-2026 21:53 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  AEW has added two big matches to the card for All Out 2026.All Out will take place on Saturday, September 26, at the NOW Arena in Chicago, Illinois. The event is scheduled to begin at 8 p.m. ET, with the pay-per-view also available through HBO Max in the United States and MyAEW internationally.The date will also see AEW go head-to-head with WWE’s Worlds Collide. WWE’s event is scheduled for the same night at the Allstate Arena in Rosemont, Illinois,
  
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• Bayley’s RAW Segment Sparks Claims She Was Reading From a Teleprompter

  17-09-2026 21:31 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  Vince Russo believes Bayley was reading from a teleprompter during her segment on the September 14 episode of WWE RAW.Bayley appeared in a pre-taped segment during Monday night’s show, where she addressed Lyra Valkyria following her return to WWE television the previous week. Bayley made it clear that her attack on Valkyria was not a one-time incident and vowed to continue getting in her way.The Role Model returned on the September 7 episode of RAW during Valkyria’s
  
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